As part of Kingspan Tarec’s complete system offering, Kooltherm® FireSleeves are a unique combination of high performance phenolic insulation, intumescent and stainless steel.

These innovative products act as a 2 hour fire stop on both steel and copper pipe service penetrations through timber frame and block wall applications, and incorporate the excellent fire and smoke performance of Kooltherm® FM Pipe Insulation.

Kooltherm® FireSleeves comprise of an outer sleeve of 0.5mm thick stainless steel which is clasp fastening and 205mm in length.

It is lined with intumescent material. The stainless steel sleeve encloses a 300mm length of Kooltherm® FM Pipe Insulation which is also lined with intumscent material.

Kooltherm® FireSleeves can be supplied in the following sizes:

Steel

NB (mm)

20mm thick

25mm thick

30mm thick

35mm thick

15

Yes

Yes

Yes

20

Yes

Yes

Yes

25

Yes

Yes

Yes

32

Yes

Yes

Yes

40

Yes

Yes

Yes

50

Yes

Yes

Yes

65

Yes

Yes

Yes

80

Yes

Yes

Yes

100

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

125

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

150

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Copper

NB (mm)

20mm thick

25mm thick

30mm thick

15

Yes

Yes

Yes

22

Yes

Yes

Yes

28

Yes

Yes

Yes

35

Yes

Yes

Yes

42

Yes

Yes

Yes

54

Yes

Yes

Yes

Installation Guide

Prepare opening in the wall, with minimal disturbance to surrounding structure.

Ensure the Kooltherm® FireSleeve is positioned centrally within the opening.

Seal any gaps of 5mm or less around the exterior surface of the Kooltherm® FireSleeve with a 2 hour Fire Rated Intumescent Mastic. Large gaps over 5mm should be filled with an appropriate fire rated filler or mortar.

Install Kooltherm® FM Pipe Insulation flush to the Kooltherm® FireSleeve and vapour seal in accordance with the project specification.

Fire Perfomance

Kooltherm® FM Pipe Insulation products and Pipe Support systems achieve a BL-s1, d0 classification to EN 13501-1 when tested under the European Fire Classification System (Euroclass) for ‘reaction to fire’.